3D printer

The Global Construction Industry is Looking to 3D Printing

Early 3D construction printing was a rather rudimentary process, producing rough-looking objects that seemed to be more like toys than useful items. However, the technology behind 3D printing has advanced significantly, and currently the process seems poised to make extraordinary advances possible in areas such as medicine, engineering, and design. 3D printing in the global […]

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Data Visualization is Shaping the 2015 Construction Industry

The long-term search to find ways to capture and analyze big data certainly benefits some business segments. However, this complicated process of data extraction and analysis may be more than a construction company needs. Data visualization in the construction industry is providing companies with a way to make accurate, useful predictions and decisions based on

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My Place Hotels

Extended-Stay Hotel Chain Beginning Construction in a Few Alaska Markets

My Place Hotels, a popular extended-stay hotel chain based in Aberdeen, South Dakota, is making inroads into the Alaskan market with three new locations in Ketchikan, Anchorage, and Fairbanks. Construction is expected to begin in spring 2015, with expected completion dates by fall or winter 2015. The Alaska construction is expected to begin on a

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Protect Roofers From Deadly Falls With These Safety Precautions

Construction is widely recognized as a dangerous business. The tools, materials and conditions that construction professionals operate with and in can cause serious injuries and even death. Some simple precautions and adherence to safety regulations can reduce or eliminate much of the risk found in construction categories. Among these is roofing, a task that exposes

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5 Factors That Affect the Insulation Market

Insulation remains an important element of construction projects in the United States and abroad. Insulation improves energy efficiency, boosts indoor comfort, allows HVAC systems to work better, and decreases energy costs in both commercial and residential applications. The market has grown by about 3 percent each year between 2000 and 2010, according to Insulation Outlook.

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U.S. Hotel Construction at 6-Year High

According to Lodging Econometrics, a Portsmouth, New Hampshire-based strategic intelligence and consulting company serving the hospitality and lodging industry, the total number of hotel construction projects in 2014 reached a six-year high. A total of 3,645 projects, comprising more than 460,000 rooms, were identified by Lodging Econometrics. The data indicates five consecutive quarters of double-digit

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Boise Construction Project Focuses on Infill Development

LocalConstruct, a Boise construction company, is focusing its latest efforts on creating an infill project for one of the city’s main neighborhoods. This is the seven-story apartment building on the west side of 5th Street in the Central Addition neighborhood of Boise. The building is expected to contain 150 apartment units, ground-floor commercial and retail

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Up Your Safety Standards on the Construction Site and Enjoy Cheaper Surety Bonds

Applying strict safety standards in construction creates an environment in which injuries are reduced. Boosting safety standards in construction can also have a substantial financial benefit for construction professionals who want to obtain lower-cost surety bonds for their projects. Reducing costs while improving safety benefits everyone involved in the project.

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